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Phillips 66 Board Fights Back Against Activist Investor

Mar 05, 2025

Phillips 66’s Board of Directors is fighting back after activist investor Elliot Management announced its intention to nominate seven members to the board. In a Wednesday letter to shareholders, Phillips 66 Chairman/CEO Mark Lashier said the company is committed to maximizing value thro ... read more »

Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Mar 05, 2025

Many topics were discussed during our visit with Cherokee Nation Principle Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on COMMUNITY CONNECTION:   Public Health and Wellness Program Expands Support   The Cherokee Nation has announced a $1 million Public Health and Wellness Partners Program to ... read more »

Senator Lankford's Reaction to President Trump's Address to Joint Session of Congress

Mar 05, 2025

In the wake of President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, Senator James Lankford shared his thoughts on the speech, highlighting its emotional moments, national security themes, and controversial policy proposals. Lankford praised the president’s remarks, descr ... read more »

Video: $100 Million Investment Coming to Cherryvale

Mar 05, 2025

A contract has been signed to bring a $100 million industrial facility to Cherryvale. At last night's Cherryvale City Council meeting, a contract was ratified for the sale of just over 65 acres of land on the old smelter north of town for a technology-based facility. Cherr ... read more »

Tri County Tech Foundation's Online Auction

Mar 03, 2025

  Tri County Tech has kicked off its "Bid for a Brighter Future" online auction, giving supporters the chance to win exciting items while helping students in need.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Randall Jones with Tri County Tech explained that the auct ... read more »

UPDATE: OSDH Confirms No Measles Case at Wayside

Mar 04, 2025

UPDATE: Oklahoma State Department of Health Public Information Officer Erika Rankin-Riley said Tuesday afternoon there is NOT a confirmed case of measles at Wayside Elementary School in Bartlesville. Executive Director of Technology and Communications, Granger Meador says they are continuing ... read more »

KANE COLUMN: Floor Work Ramps Up

Mar 04, 2025

As we move into the second month of our legislative session, we are wrapping up much of our committee work. Though recent icy weather delayed our tight schedule, we are now back on track and continuing to push forward. With a significant portion of our committee work behind us, we are spendin ... read more »

KWON's Radio Signal Received 200 Miles North of Arctic Circle

Mar 04, 2025

KWON 1400 AM in Bartlesville recently received a reception report from two avid DXer brothers Jari and Timo Luoma who are stationed in the remote area of Finnish Lapland. Their successful capture of KWON's signal, which is 4,587 miles away from them, is a bit of a big deal in the world of lon ... read more »

Bartlesville High School Gears Up for Annual MAD Week and Artlaza Fundraiser

Mar 04, 2025

  Bartlesville High School is set to kick off its annual MAD (Make A Difference) Week from March 10-14, with a variety of events aimed at raising funds for this year’s chosen charity, Fostering Success.   The Artlaza event is set for Thursday, March 13, from 3:00 to 10 ... read more »

Osage Nation BIA on GSA Termination List

Mar 03, 2025

On Saturday, the U.S. General Services Administration notified several Bureau of Indian Affair properties across the country that they will be on a termination list. One of those included is the Osage Indian Agency in Pawhuska. Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear released a st ... read more »

Missouri Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Coffeyville

Mar 04, 2025

A suspect in a Missouri kidnapping is arrested in Coffeyville, Kan. The first reports were made early Monday morning to the Webb City, Mo. Police Department about a woman who was traveling with an armed suspect. The pair was located in Coffeyville around 8:30 a.m. Monday. After a brief pursui ... read more »

$100 Million Tech-Based Facility in Works for Cherryvale

Mar 04, 2025

A $100 million industrial facility could be coming to Cherryvale. At last night's Cherryvale City Council meeting, a contract was ratified for the sale of just over 65 acres of land on the north side of town for a technology-based facility.  City Administrator Michael Hall says t ... read more »

Dewey City Council & Public Works Authority Meet for First Time This Month

Mar 03, 2025

The Dewey City Council and Public Works Authority Trustees met for the first time in March at Dewey City Hall on Monday night.   During the meeting, the council heard updates from the police and fire departments and answered questions from the public.   The Friends of De ... read more »

Bartlesville City Council Approves Industrial Park Land Transfer

Mar 03, 2025

The Bartlesville City Council unanimously approved Monday to transfer 15 acres of land at the Bartlesville Industrial Park to the Bartlesville Development Authority to construct a speculative building and allow for the expansion of an existing business.   BDA Vice President of Busine ... read more »

Strom Bill to Boost Trade Education, Workforce Advances

Mar 03, 2025

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Monday House Bill 1256, authored by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, with a 90-4 vote. The legislation would enhance workforce development initiatives by modifying contract terms related to construction-skilled trade education. HB1256 would amend existing ... read more »